Adult Learners Week, Australia’s national celebration of lifelong learning, is back in 2026 with the theme: Follow Your Compass: Learning for Life. From September 1-8, hundreds of events and activities around the country will showcase the many ways in which learning changes lives and helps strengthen our communities. Find out how to register your ALW […]
There is a great new role as SEE First Nations Program Coordinator with the Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (“GBK”). Established in 2012 as the peak body of all Registered Native Title Bodies Corporates (“PBCs”) in the Torres & Endeavour Straits. GBK works together […]
About the session August 12th is United Nations International Youth Day. To celebrate the date, join us for an engaging panel conversation exploring how educators work alongside young people in different learning settings. The session will share real experiences and practical insights, including tips and ideas drawn from what works in supporting young people to […]
About the session Liz Bonner Liz is the Chair of the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) and CEO of Cloverdale Community Centre in Geelong, Victoria. A long-time advocate for grassroots community development, Liz’s background spans education and not-for-profit leadership. Deeply involved in the Neighbourhood House sector, Liz has contributed to governance at […]
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A highlight of our 2026 Annual General Meeting was our Guest Speaker, NDIS Commissioner Louise Glanville, who generously shared her expertise on the topic Contributing to a Sustainable NDIS through Learning. Louise’s insights received fantastic feedback from attendees – “Such valuable insights, Louise – educating vulnerable people to find their voice when things are not […]
Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. AJAL Volume 66, Number 1, April 2026 EDITORIAL Cheryl Ryan and Piper Rodd Refereed articles Facilitating knowledge transfer agency: Pedagogic interventions in a leadership development program Jon Ohlsson and Erica Wright Adult numeracy in rural Australian vocational education: From autonomous to ideological models Richard […]
This webinar explores how global capitalism, digital disruption, and changing worlds of work have reshaped how we understand language, literacy and numeracy (foundation) skills in Australia. The session invites critical reflection and discussion on how today’s foundation skills landscape increasingly positions learners as consumers and what this means for practice, policy, and the future of adult […]
Guest speaker: NDIS Commissioner Louise Glanville Contributing to a Sustainable NDIS through Learning Louise explores the role of learning in strengthening the capability and capacity of the NDIS workforce and supporting a more sustainable future for the sector. She also discusses how learning empowers people with disability to participate fully in community life, employment and […]
Thursday 23 April 2026Build your capacity as an adult educator to recognise, respond to, and refer concerns related to domestic and family violence. This professional development session supports educators to apply trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approaches when working with learners who may be experiencing violence. In this session, you will learn practical strategies to: Identify indicators of domestic and […]
This year has been full of twists and turns. Change is happening faster and with less certainty, especially for those of us in adult learning and community education. But despite everything, we’ve kept adapting, finding new ways to make a difference and add real value for our educators, learners and communities. A big thank you […]
Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. AJAL Volume 65, Number 3, Special Edition, November 2025 EDITORIAL Robert Townsend and Jeffrey Bryant Jones Celebrating 65 Years Celebrating 65 years of Adult Learning Australia 1960-2025 Jenny Macaffer Refereed articles Therapeutic Theatre as a process for the inclusion of students with mild dementia in […]
Adult educators are on the frontline of digital safety, and adult learners need to be aware. Cybercrime in Australia is surging, with more than 84,700 incidents reported in 2024–25. That is one every six minutes. Scams and identity fraud increasingly target people with lower digital confidence, including many vulnerable learners. To support educators and volunteers, […]
We are seeking a skilled, experienced and self-motivated individual to become our new Communications Coordinator. The role includes preparing and producing Quest, ALA’s magazine, which has an emphasis on new or innovative adult education programs that are helping people overcome disadvantage, and co-ordinating and implementing communications and social media strategies. This is a great opportunity […]
Thursday, 26 March This special webinar followed the release of Adult Learning Australia’s special issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning (AJAL) in November 2025. This session delves into the diverse movements shaping creative pedagogies in adult education today. It will explore how creative arts education processes are being defined and enacted across adult […]
